80 FR 28999 - Request for Nominations of Experts to the Science and Information Subcommittee of the Great Lakes Advisory Board
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 97 (May 20, 2015)
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 97 (May 20, 2015)
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 97 (Wednesday, May 20, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 28999-29000] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-12259] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL 9927-99-Region 5] Request for Nominations of Experts to the Science and Information Subcommittee of the Great Lakes Advisory Board AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces the formation of a new Science and Information Subcommittee (SIS) of the Great Lakes Advisory Board (the Board) and requests nominations of experts to be considered for appointment to the SIS. The SIS will assist the Board in providing ongoing advice on Great Lakes ``adaptive management,'' the process of learning from past decisions to make more effective future Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) decisions. The SIS may provide other recommendations, as requested by the federal Great Lakes Interagency Task Force (IATF) and for the benefit of the IATF. Sources in addition to this Federal Register Notice may be used in the solicitation of nominees. DATES: Nominations should be submitted within June 19, 2015 per instructions below. ADDRESSES: Submit nominations electronically with the subject line ``SIS Nomination 2014'' to [email protected]. You may also submit nominations by mail to: Rita Cestaric, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Great Lakes National Program Office, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rita Cestaric, Designated Federal Officer, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 77 W. Jackson, Chicago, IL 60604; email address: [email protected]; telephone number: (312) 886-6815. General information concerning Great Lakes restoration and protection and the Advisory Board can be found at http://www.glri.us. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The Board is a federal advisory committee chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92-463. EPA established the Board in 2013 to provide independent advice to the EPA Administrator in her capacity as Chair of the IATF. The Board conducts business in accordance with FACA and related regulations. The Board consists of eighteen experts representing a broad range of Great Lakes interests. The SIS is being formed to provide expert advice on matters related to Board work. Specifically, the SIS may provide advice on the technical aspects of Great Lakes restoration and protection including refinement and implementation of an Adaptive Management Framework under the GLRI. It may provide other advice as requested, such as domestic implementation of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (Science) Annex 10, the identification of significant gaps in Great Lakes scientific knowledge, the development and use of information systems to assist in adaptive management and other matters as requested by the federal agencies regarding Great Lakes protection and restoration. The SIS will as needed, but it is anticipated to meet in person or by teleconference at least two times a year. The anticipated workload for members will be approximately 100-150 hours per year. SIS members may be invited to participate in meetings of the Board, in addition to participation on the SIS. The SIS is anticipated to be composed of ten to fifteen members. Federal agency representatives may serve as advisors to the SIS. EPA will work directly with federal agencies to solicit qualified federal participants. This solicitation is focused exclusively on non-Federal candidates for membership. Request for Nominations: Nominees should be regionally, nationally or internationally recognized experts in one or more of the following disciplines: Ecology, environmental chemistry, environmental engineering, geology, fisheries and wildlife management, public health, social sciences, behavioral sciences, economics, and/or information management, including technological platforms (e.g., dashboards) for information delivery. It is helpful, but not necessary, to have demonstrated experience with Great Lakes-specific issues. How To Submit Nominations: Any interested person or organization may nominate qualified individuals for appointment to the SIS. Individuals may self-nominate. Nominations can be submitted in electronic format [[Page 29000]] (preferred) or in hard copy format (see ADDRESSES section above). To be considered, nominations should include a cover letter and curriculum vitae. The cover letter should include why the nominee wishes to be considered and a short biographical sketch (no more than two paragraphs). The CV should contain contact information for the person making the nomination; contact information for the nominee; the disciplinary and specific areas of expertise of the nominee; sources of recent grant and/or contract support; current position, educational background, research activities, and recent service on other national advisory committees or national professional organizations. The SIS will include members who possess the necessary domains of knowledge and the collective breadth of experience to adequately address the charge. Selection criteria to be used for SIS membership include: (a) Scientific and/or technical expertise, knowledge and experience; (b) availability and willingness to serve; (c) skills working in committees, subcommittees and advisory panels; and, (d) diversity of expertise and viewpoints. EPA values and welcomes diversity and encourages nominations of women and men of all racial and ethnic groups. A SIS that includes geographically diverse membership will also be a consideration by EPA in selecting nominees. Individuals having questions about the nomination procedures should contact Rita Cestaric, DFO, as indicated above in this notice. The EPA will acknowledge the receipt of all nominations. To help the Agency in evaluating the effectiveness of its outreach efforts, please tell us how you learned of this opportunity. Dated: May 12, 2015. Stan Meiburg, Acting Deputy Administrator. [FR Doc. 2015-12259 Filed 5-19-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P
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comments on the project. We will calendar located at www.ferc.gov/ Background: The Board is a federal
update the environmental mailing list as EventCalendar/EventsList.aspx along advisory committee chartered under the
the analysis proceeds to ensure that we with other related information. Federal Advisory Committee Act
send the information related to this Dated: May 14, 2015. (FACA), Public Law 92–463. EPA
environmental review to all individuals, Kimberly D. Bose,
established the Board in 2013 to provide
organizations, and government entities independent advice to the EPA
Secretary.
interested in and/or potentially affected Administrator in her capacity as Chair
by the proposed project. [FR Doc. 2015–12214 Filed 5–19–15; 8:45 am] of the IATF. The Board conducts
If we publish and distribute the EA, BILLING CODE 6717–01–P business in accordance with FACA and
copies will be sent to the environmental related regulations. The Board consists
mailing list for public review and of eighteen experts representing a broad
comment. If you would prefer to receive ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION range of Great Lakes interests.
a paper copy of the document instead of AGENCY The SIS is being formed to provide
the CD version or would like to remove [FRL 9927–99–Region 5]
expert advice on matters related to
your name from the mailing list, please Board work. Specifically, the SIS may
return the attached Information Request Request for Nominations of Experts to provide advice on the technical aspects
(appendix 2). the Science and Information of Great Lakes restoration and
Subcommittee of the Great Lakes protection including refinement and
Becoming an Intervenor
Advisory Board implementation of an Adaptive
In addition to involvement in the EA Management Framework under the
scoping process, you may want to AGENCY: Environmental Protection GLRI. It may provide other advice as
become an ‘‘intervenor’’ which is an Agency (EPA). requested, such as domestic
official party to the Commission’s ACTION: Notice. implementation of the Great Lakes
proceeding. Intervenors play a more Water Quality Agreement (Science)
formal role in the process and are able SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Annex 10, the identification of
to file briefs, appear at hearings, and be Agency (EPA) announces the formation significant gaps in Great Lakes scientific
heard by the courts if they choose to of a new Science and Information knowledge, the development and use of
appeal the Commission’s final ruling. Subcommittee (SIS) of the Great Lakes information systems to assist in
An intervenor formally participates in Advisory Board (the Board) and requests adaptive management and other matters
the proceeding by filing a request to nominations of experts to be considered as requested by the federal agencies
intervene. Instructions for becoming an for appointment to the SIS. The SIS will regarding Great Lakes protection and
intervenor are available on the assist the Board in providing ongoing restoration.
Commission’s Web site at http:// advice on Great Lakes ‘‘adaptive The SIS will as needed, but it is
www.ferc.gov/help/how-to/ management,’’ the process of learning anticipated to meet in person or by
intervene.asp. from past decisions to make more teleconference at least two times a year.
effective future Great Lakes Restoration The anticipated workload for members
Additional Information Initiative (GLRI) decisions. The SIS may will be approximately 100–150 hours
Additional information about the provide other recommendations, as per year. SIS members may be invited
project is available from the requested by the federal Great Lakes to participate in meetings of the Board,
Commission’s Office of External Affairs, Interagency Task Force (IATF) and for in addition to participation on the SIS.
at (866) 208–FERC, or on the FERC Web the benefit of the IATF. Sources in The SIS is anticipated to be composed
site at www.ferc.gov using the addition to this Federal Register Notice of ten to fifteen members. Federal
‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Click on the eLibrary may be used in the solicitation of agency representatives may serve as
link, click on ‘‘General Search’’ and nominees. advisors to the SIS. EPA will work
enter the docket number, excluding the DATES: Nominations should be directly with federal agencies to solicit
last three digits in the Docket Number submitted within June 19, 2015 per qualified federal participants. This
field (i.e., CP15–161). Be sure you have instructions below. solicitation is focused exclusively on
selected an appropriate date range. For ADDRESSES: Submit nominations
non-Federal candidates for membership.
assistance, please contact FERC Online Request for Nominations: Nominees
electronically with the subject line ‘‘SIS
Support at FercOnlineSupport@ferc.gov should be regionally, nationally or
Nomination 2014’’ to cestaric.rita@
or toll free at (866) 208–3676, or for internationally recognized experts in
epa.gov. You may also submit
TTY, contact (202) 502–8659. The one or more of the following disciplines:
nominations by mail to: Rita Cestaric,
eLibrary link also provides access to the Ecology, environmental chemistry,
Designated Federal Officer (DFO), U.S.
texts of formal documents issued by the environmental engineering, geology,
Environmental Protection Agency, Great
Commission, such as orders, notices, fisheries and wildlife management,
Lakes National Program Office, 77 W.
and rulemakings. public health, social sciences,
Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois
In addition, the Commission now behavioral sciences, economics, and/or
60604.
offers a free service called eSubscription information management, including
which allows you to keep track of all FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rita technological platforms (e.g.,
formal issuances and submittals in Cestaric, Designated Federal Officer, dashboards) for information delivery. It
specific dockets. This can reduce the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, is helpful, but not necessary, to have
77 W. Jackson, Chicago, IL 60604; email
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amount of time you spend researching demonstrated experience with Great
proceedings by automatically providing address: cestaric.rita@epa.gov; Lakes-specific issues.
you with notification of these filings, telephone number: (312) 886–6815. How To Submit Nominations: Any
document summaries, and direct links General information concerning Great interested person or organization may
to the documents. Go to www.ferc.gov/ Lakes restoration and protection and the nominate qualified individuals for
esubscribenow.htm. Advisory Board can be found at http:// appointment to the SIS. Individuals may
Finally, public meetings or site visits www.glri.us. self-nominate. Nominations can be
will be posted on the Commission’s SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: submitted in electronic format
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(preferred) or in hard copy format (see Commission’s (FCC or Commission) information. Please allow at least five
ADDRESSES section above). To be Communications Security, Reliability, days’ advance notice; last-minute
considered, nominations should include and Interoperability Council (CSRIC) V requests will be accepted, but may be
a cover letter and curriculum vitae. The will hold its first meeting. impossible to fill.
cover letter should include why the DATES: June 24, 2015. Federal Communications Commission.
nominee wishes to be considered and a ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Marlene H. Dortch,
short biographical sketch (no more than Commission, Room TW–C305 Secretary.
two paragraphs). The CV should contain (Commission Meeting Room), 445 12th [FR Doc. 2015–12116 Filed 5–19–15; 8:45 am]
contact information for the person Street SW., Washington, DC 20554.
making the nomination; contact BILLING CODE 6712–01–P
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
information for the nominee; the Jeffery Goldthorp, Designated Federal
disciplinary and specific areas of Officer, (202) 418–1096 (voice) or FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
expertise of the nominee; sources of jeffery.goldthorp@fcc.gov (email); or COMMISSION
recent grant and/or contract support; Lauren Kravetz, Deputy Designated
current position, educational Federal Officer, (202) 418–7944 (voice) [OMB 3060–1158]
background, research activities, and or lauren.kravetz@fcc.gov (email).
recent service on other national Information Collection Being Reviewed
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
advisory committees or national by the Federal Communications
meeting will be held on June 24, 2015, Commission
professional organizations. from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the
The SIS will include members who Commission Meeting Room of the AGENCY: Federal Communications
possess the necessary domains of Federal Communications Commission, Commission.
knowledge and the collective breadth of Room TW–C305, 445 12th Street SW., ACTION: Notice and request for
experience to adequately address the Washington, DC 20554. comments.
charge. Selection criteria to be used for The CSRIC is a Federal Advisory
SIS membership include: (a) Scientific Committee that will provide SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort
and/or technical expertise, knowledge recommendations to the FCC regarding to reduce paperwork burdens, and as
and experience; (b) availability and best practices and actions the FCC can required by the Paperwork Reduction
willingness to serve; (c) skills working take to ensure the security, reliability, Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–
in committees, subcommittees and and interoperability of communications 3520), the Federal Communications
advisory panels; and, (d) diversity of systems. On March 19, 2015, the FCC, Commission (FCC or Commission)
expertise and viewpoints. EPA values pursuant to the Federal Advisory invites the general public and other
and welcomes diversity and encourages Committee Act, renewed the charter for Federal agencies to take this
nominations of women and men of all the CSRIC for a period of two years opportunity to comment on the
racial and ethnic groups. A SIS that through March 18, 2017. The meeting following information collections.
includes geographically diverse on June 24, 2015, will be the first Comments are requested concerning:
membership will also be a consideration meeting of the CSRIC under the current Whether the proposed collection of
by EPA in selecting nominees. charter. The FCC will attempt to information is necessary for the proper
Individuals having questions about accommodate as many attendees as performance of the functions of the
the nomination procedures should possible; however, admittance will be Commission, including whether the
contact Rita Cestaric, DFO, as indicated limited to seating availability. The information shall have practical utility;
above in this notice. The EPA will Commission will provide audio and/or the accuracy of the Commission’s
acknowledge the receipt of all video coverage of the meeting over the burden estimate; ways to enhance the
nominations. To help the Agency in Internet from the FCC’s Web page at quality, utility, and clarity of the
evaluating the effectiveness of its http://www.fcc.gov/live. The public may information collected; ways to minimize
outreach efforts, please tell us how you submit written comments before the the burden of the collection of
learned of this opportunity. meeting to Jeffery Goldthorp, CSRIC information on the respondents,
Dated: May 12, 2015. Designated Federal Officer, by email to including the use of automated
Stan Meiburg, jeffery.goldthorp@fcc.gov or U.S. Postal collection techniques or other forms of
Acting Deputy Administrator. Service Mail to Jeffery Goldthorp, information technology; and ways to
Associate Bureau Chief, Public Safety further reduce the information
[FR Doc. 2015–12259 Filed 5–19–15; 8:45 am]
and Homeland Security Bureau, Federal collection burden on small business
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Communications Commission, 445 12th concerns with fewer than 25 employees.
Street SW., Room 7–A325, Washington, The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a
DC 20554. collection of information unless it
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COMMISSION this event. Other reasonable number. No person shall be subject to
accommodations for people with any penalty for failing to comply with
Federal Advisory Committee Act; a collection of information subject to the
disabilities are available upon request.
Communications Security, Reliability, PRA that does not display a valid OMB
Requests for such accommodations
and Interoperability Council control number.
should be submitted via email to
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AGENCY: Federal Communications fcc504@fcc.gov or by calling the DATES: Written PRA comments should
Commission Consumer & Governmental Affairs be submitted on or before July 20, 2015.
ACTION: Notice. Bureau at (202) 418–0530 (voice), (202) If you anticipate that you will be
418–0432 (tty). Such requests should submitting comments, but find it
SUMMARY: In accordance with the include a detailed description of the difficult to do so within the period of
Federal Advisory Committee Act, this accommodation needed. In addition, time allowed by this notice, you should
notice advises interested persons that please include a way the FCC can advise the contact listed below as soon
the Federal Communications contact you if it needs more as possible.
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| FR Citation | 80 FR 28999 |
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